Planning Officer

Join a progressive Council just 15mins from the Hobart CBD.We’re offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced planning professional to join our passionate and forward-thinking Statutory Planning team at Glenorchy City Council.This full-time role is ideally suited to a capable Planning Officer ready to develop and expand their planning skills, however, we also welcome applications from graduates looking to develop their planning knowledge in a supportive environment. At Glenorchy City Council, you'll be exposed to a diverse and growing municipality, encompassing a mix of industrial, commercial, and residential development. You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of the region by assessing a broad range of private, community, and public sector planning proposals.As the successful applicant, you’ll be part of a motivated team of innovative professionals focused on delivering quality planning outcomes.What’s in it for you?Glenorchy City Council is an Employer of Choicea salary range of $84,000 to $105,570, depending on experiencefull-time (76 hours fortnight)diverse and engaging planning work9-day fortnight (RDO) and flexible working arrangements15% Superannuationa motivated team that supports each other, values innovation and has a bit of fun along the wayongoing training and career developmentthe chance to meaningfully contribute to community projectsaccess to a range of employee wellbeing initiatives including EAPrelocation assistance is available for the right candidateonly 15 minutes from the CBD – but with free parkingGlenorchy City Council's Enterprise Agreement 2025About the role:This position will give you the opportunity to:assess a wide range of planning applicationsdevelop and enhance your expertise in statutory planning and report writingwork collaboratively to deliver high-quality planning outcomesbuild your career through exposure to diverse planning mattersWhat you’ll bring to the role:tertiary qualification in land use planning or a related field (e.g. environmental design, architecture, or geography)sound understanding of Tasmania’s planning system and statutory planning processes.demonstrated experience in handling complex planning mattersconfidence working with a range of stakeholders to get great outcomes for our communityOur commitment to community:Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve.  We are also committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and have zero tolerance to child abuse and harm. Our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, outlines our commitment – view it here.How to apply:To be considered, applications must be submitted via this site or on the Glenorchy City Council Careers page.Your application must include:a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria in the Position Descriptiona current resumePre-employment checks including a national Police check, health assessment and reference checks will be requested and organised by Council prior to finalising employment.Applications close at 8pm on Sunday, 15 February 2026Up for a chat about this opportunity, contact Helen Ayers, Lead Statutory Planner on (03) 6216 6800.Come and join Glenorchy City Council – where you and your ideas matter.  Apply today!Position Description - Planning OfficerPosition Description - Planning Officer - Level 2 AUD Glenorchy 7010

Planning Officer

Join a progressive Council just 15mins from the Hobart CBD.

We’re offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced planning professional to join our passionate and forward-thinking Statutory Planning team at Glenorchy City Council.

This full-time role is ideally suited to a capable Planning Officer ready to develop and expand their planning skills, however, we also welcome applications from graduates looking to develop their planning knowledge in a supportive environment.

At Glenorchy City Council, you'll be exposed to a diverse and growing municipality, encompassing a mix of industrial, commercial, and residential development. You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of the region by assessing a broad range of private, community, and public sector planning proposals.

As the successful applicant, you’ll be part of a motivated team of innovative professionals focused on delivering quality planning outcomes.

What’s in it for you?

  • Glenorchy City Council is an Employer of Choice
  • a salary range of $84,000 to $105,570, depending on experience
  • full-time (76 hours fortnight)
  • diverse and engaging planning work
  • 9-day fortnight (RDO) and flexible working arrangements
  • 15% Superannuation
  • a motivated team that supports each other, values innovation and has a bit of fun along the way
  • ongoing training and career development
  • the chance to meaningfully contribute to community projects
  • access to a range of employee wellbeing initiatives including EAP
  • relocation assistance is available for the right candidate
  • only 15 minutes from the CBD – but with free parking
  • Glenorchy City Council's Enterprise Agreement 2025

    About the role:

    This position will give you the opportunity to:

    • assess a wide range of planning applications
    • develop and enhance your expertise in statutory planning and report writing
    • work collaboratively to deliver high-quality planning outcomes
    • build your career through exposure to diverse planning matters

    What you’ll bring to the role:

    • tertiary qualification in land use planning or a related field (e.g. environmental design, architecture, or geography)
    • sound understanding of Tasmania’s planning system and statutory planning processes.
    • demonstrated experience in handling complex planning matters
    • confidence working with a range of stakeholders to get great outcomes for our community

    Our commitment to community:

    Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve.  We are also committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and have zero tolerance to child abuse and harm. Our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, outlines our commitment – view it here.

    How to apply:

    To be considered, applications must be submitted via this site or on the Glenorchy City Council Careers page.

    Your application must include:

    • a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria in the Position Description
    • a current resume

    Pre-employment checks including a national Police check, health assessment and reference checks will be requested and organised by Council prior to finalising employment.

    Applications close at 8pm on Sunday, 15 February 2026

    Up for a chat about this opportunity, contact Helen Ayers, Lead Statutory Planner on (03) 6216 6800.

    Come and join Glenorchy City Council – where you and your ideas matter.  Apply today!